Styx - The Mission - coming to 5.1 surround Blu-Ray in July!

[DuncanS]

One small step for man, one step closer for Styx in 5.1, so ordered So $35 inc. P&P and Import Tax to the UK.

 

[dr. simple]

I don't want to rain on this parade, but do we have any confirmation that the amazon pre-order page is, in fact, a 5.1 mix?

 

[Juggsnelson]

Ordered here too! I thought this album was excellent. Solid from start to finish and far better than I expected. Can't wait!

 

[colsky]

Now listed at Amazon UK, but not available for order yet.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mission-CD...8&qid=1525247987&sr=8-2&keywords=styx+mission

 

[peterzach]

https://news.harman.com/blog/meet-the-men-with-a-5-1-mission

After reading this as excited as I am about some of the other 5.1 news recently this one has got me really really excited.
Fact Mike Mettler is glowing about it as well should mean it is the real deal 5.1 and this taken from the article has got me stoked:

For his part, Jim Scott — who’s worked behind the boards for the likes of Tom Petty, Crowded House, Dixie Chicks, and Wilco — adds that aside from the songwriting, what people talk to him about this album is the sound of it, because it’s loud, and it’s clear. “The important things are important, and that was the big success for me with this record,” he says. “Besides, it’s just funto listen to! Styx puts on a big stadium show every night, and that’s what this album came out sounding like in the 5.1 mix we did. It’s a 360-degree world. Things are flying around. They’re over here (points left), they’re over there (points right), they’re in the front, they’re in the back. But at the very front of it, it’s really pure and loud, and as kick-ass as your favorite stereo headphones mix — but it’s coming from everywhere, as the mix goes around each channel. And it’s not easy to do that with old, ancient analog equipment.”

 

[4-earredwonder]

https://news.harman.com/blog/meet-the-men-with-a-5-1-mission

After reading this as excited as I am about some of the other 5.1 news recently this one has got me really really excited.
Fact Mike Mettler is glowing about it as well should mean it is the real deal 5.1 and this taken from the article has got me stoked:

For his part, Jim Scott — who’s worked behind the boards for the likes of Tom Petty, Crowded House, Dixie Chicks, and Wilco — adds that aside from the songwriting, what people talk to him about this album is the sound of it, because it’s loud, and it’s clear. “The important things are important, and that was the big success for me with this record,” he says. “Besides, it’s just funto listen to! Styx puts on a big stadium show every night, and that’s what this album came out sounding like in the 5.1 mix we did. It’s a 360-degree world. Things are flying around. They’re over here (points left), they’re over there (points right), they’re in the front, they’re in the back. But at the very front of it, it’s really pure and loud, and as kick-ass as your favorite stereo headphones mix — but it’s coming from everywhere, as the mix goes around each channel. And it’s not easy to do that with old, ancient analog equipment.”

Excellent, peterzach, thanks for sharing.

Cannot WAIT!

 

[DuncanS]

Excellent, peterzach, thanks for sharing.

Cannot WAIT!

Just read it and its a definite Me too!

 

[GOS]

https://news.harman.com/blog/meet-the-men-with-a-5-1-mission

After reading this as excited as I am about some of the other 5.1 news recently this one has got me really really excited.
Fact Mike Mettler is glowing about it as well should mean it is the real deal 5.1 and this taken from the article has got me stoked:

For his part, Jim Scott — who’s worked behind the boards for the likes of Tom Petty, Crowded House, Dixie Chicks, and Wilco — adds that aside from the songwriting, what people talk to him about this album is the sound of it, because it’s loud, and it’s clear. “The important things are important, and that was the big success for me with this record,” he says. “Besides, it’s just funto listen to! Styx puts on a big stadium show every night, and that’s what this album came out sounding like in the 5.1 mix we did. It’s a 360-degree world. Things are flying around. They’re over here (points left), they’re over there (points right), they’re in the front, they’re in the back. But at the very front of it, it’s really pure and loud, and as kick-ass as your favorite stereo headphones mix — but it’s coming from everywhere, as the mix goes around each channel. And it’s not easy to do that with old, ancient analog equipment.”

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was really hopeful...based on the content and quality of the vinyl I own that this 5.1 could be a rock tour de force.......sounds very promising. Thanks for posting that Peter......

 

[skherbeck]

https://news.harman.com/blog/meet-the-men-with-a-5-1-mission

After reading this as excited as I am about some of the other 5.1 news recently this one has got me really really excited.
Fact Mike Mettler is glowing about it as well should mean it is the real deal 5.1 and this taken from the article has got me stoked:

For his part, Jim Scott — who’s worked behind the boards for the likes of Tom Petty, Crowded House, Dixie Chicks, and Wilco — adds that aside from the songwriting, what people talk to him about this album is the sound of it, because it’s loud, and it’s clear. “The important things are important, and that was the big success for me with this record,” he says. “Besides, it’s just funto listen to! Styx puts on a big stadium show every night, and that’s what this album came out sounding like in the 5.1 mix we did. It’s a 360-degree world. Things are flying around. They’re over here (points left), they’re over there (points right), they’re in the front, they’re in the back. But at the very front of it, it’s really pure and loud, and as kick-ass as your favorite stereo headphones mix — but it’s coming from everywhere, as the mix goes around each channel. And it’s not easy to do that with old, ancient analog equipment.”

What a great article!!! So exciting to hear artists getting excited about surround sound in this day and age. Thanks

 

[4-earredwonder]

What a great article!!! So exciting to hear artists getting excited about surround sound in this day and age. Thanks

Who'd have thought that 2018 is gearing up to be a banner year for QUAD/5.1 and a congratulatory SHOUT OUT LOUD to Jon Urban's Quadraphonic QUAD forum, its members and moderators, whom I justly believe are responsible for this renaissance!

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

 

[sjcorne]

I have to commend them for offering this as a simple CD/Blu-Ray set for $20...at that price I'll definitely check it out.

 

[peterzach]

I have to commend them for offering this as a simple CD/Blu-Ray set for $20...at that price I'll definitely check it out.

So true that they are doing this the best way possible for fans and giving it to us a great price.
Hopefully this sells well, would love to get some of the early classic Styx albums in surround as well.

 

[peterzach]

I sent a email to paul at super deluxe edition, hopefully he can promote this release as well.

 

[fredblue]

So true that they are doing this the best way possible for fans and giving it to us a great price.
Hopefully this sells well, would love to get some of the early classic Styx albums in surround as well.

there's said to be an unreleased Quad of The Grand Illusion!

https://www.discogs.com/Styx-The-Grand-Illusion/release/7913289

 

[DuncanS]

there's said to be an unreleased Quad of The Grand Illusion!

https://www.discogs.com/Styx-The-Grand-Illusion/release/7913289

Mmmm, that is on A&M now owned by Universal, I wonder if the Quad Master has survived?

 

[DuncanS]

Now listed at Amazon UK, but not available for order yet.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mission-CD...8&qid=1525247987&sr=8-2&keywords=styx+mission

Just checked still not available to order, but it does say £14.98, so I'll cancel my $35 .com order when .uk offers it

 

[GOS]

Finally listed on Bullmoose for US $15.97, so for me with standard shipping $2.99 and no tax, total would be $18.96.

The Mission

 

[kap'n krunch]

there's said to be an unreleased Quad of The Grand Illusion!

https://www.discogs.com/Styx-The-Grand-Illusion/release/7913289

WHOA, GREAT FIND!!!!
If it was A&M , it's CD-4....
Innnnteressstinnnnggg

 

[fredblue]

WHOA, GREAT FIND!!!!
If it was A&M , it's CD-4....
Innnnteressstinnnnggg

isn't it very interesting indeed!

...more seriously, since that Discogs listing submission was by Darrell Johnson (CD-4 mastering engineer supremo among other fab achievements!) I'd say its a sure thing it exists or at least existed at one time.. if no Quad master tape survives, a CD-4 test pressing could be utilised to demodulate the Quad mix out of its' grooves.. maybe..

 

[4-earredwonder]

isn't it very interesting indeed!

...more seriously, since that Discogs listing submission was by Darrell Johnson (CD-4 mastering engineer supremo among other fab achievements!) I'd say its a sure thing it exists or at least existed at one time.. if no Quad master tape survives, a CD-4 test pressing could be utilised to demodulate the Quad mix out of its' grooves.. maybe..

I'm certain, Adam, if Sales of The Mission [BD~A/RBCD] are substantial we'll be seeing other classic STYX albums in 5.1....would still love to hear the QUAD version of Grand Illusion.

Am currently enjoying the hell out of D~Vs latest batch of QUAD SACDs, MOST especially All American Boy.....what a brilliant QUAD remix. The WIZARD of WATFORD [Michael Dutton] is ON A ROLL!